Greek Orthodox Church of Christ the Saviour

11/06/2026

Today, we commemorate St Bartholomew and St Barnabas. May they intercede for us all.

St Barnabas, from Cyprus, is known to have established the faith in the island, Glory to God! This has given the country the independent Church of Cyprus due to this Apostolic foundation. May he intercede for Cyprus and the Cypriot people.

The Saint of the day 11 June

† Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas

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Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles, a Galilean; the Gospel accounts say little more about him. It is said that, after receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, he travelled in the service of the Gospel to Arabia and Persia, and brought to India a translation of the Gospel according to Matthew. Eusebius writes that one hundred years later Pantaenus, an illustrious Alexandrian scholar, found this gospel when he travelled in India.

By most accounts Bartholomew ended his life in Armenia, where he met his martyrdom by crucifixion. According to many, he and Nathaniel are the same person: the Gospel accounts that speak of Bartholomew do not mention Nathaniel; and St John's Gospel, which mentions Nathanael as one of the Twelve, does not mention Bartholomew. But according to the Greek Synaxarion, Bartholomew and Simon the Zealot are one and the same.

Saint Barnabas was one of the Seventy, from Cyprus, a Levite and at one time a fellow-student with St Paul under Gamaliel. After Christ's Ascension, he led the Seventy until the Apostle Paul's conversion. He is mentioned often in the Acts of the Apostles, which describes some of his travels as a companion of St Paul. By all accounts, he was the first to preach the Gospel of Christ in Rome and in Milan. His wonder-working relics were discovered on the island of Cyprus in the time of the Emperor Zeno; on this basis the Church of Cyprus was established as an independent Church, since it had an apostolic foundation.

Troparion — Tone 3

Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas, / entreat the merciful God / to grant our souls forgiveness of transgressions.

Kontakion — Tone 4

You have appeared to the universe as a great sun, / shining with the radiance of your teachings and awesome miracles. / You enlighten those who honor you, apostle of the Lord, Bartholomew.

11/06/2026

Our services this month, June 2026

Here is the schedule of sacred services this month, including our regular services and additional services for Feast Days and the Orthros and Divine Liturgy in English this Saturday. Wishing you all a blessed rest of the month.

10/06/2026

Archontaraki tomorrow
Tomorrow, Thursday 11th June, we will be bringing together our Archontariki and Catecumen classes at the church house at 8pm, straight after Vespers.

Father Charalambos will lead the session on the topic of 'Fasting and the Apostles' Fast'. All welcome.

"Where two or three gather in My name, there am I with them", Matthew 18:20

09/06/2026

Divine Liturgy in English

Join us this Saturday, 13th June, at 10am when we will celebrate Orthros and Divine Liturgy fully in the English language.

This will be followed by refreshments and fellowship hosted by our Youth Society. All are welcome.

09/06/2026

Our mid-week services this week:

Today, 9th June, at 7-7.45pm - Paracelesis/Supplicatory Canon to Our Most Holy Theotokos

Thursday, 11th June, at 8.45am-11.30am - Orthros and Divine Liturgy for St Bartholomew and St Barnabas and St Luke the Surgeon.

Thursday, 11th June, 7-7.30pm - Vespers

Father Charalambos will bring together our Arxontariki (Holy Bible Studies) and Catecumen classes and lead the session this week, following Vespers at 8pm at the church house.

There are no Wednesday Orthros/Matins this week.

08/06/2026

Please be aware, there will be no Monday Club tonight. Thank you for your understanding.

05/06/2026

Our services this weekend:

Saturday 6th June - Vespers at 6pm

We have Holy Confessions on Saturday from 3pm with Father Michael in English and Greek. Please arrive at 3pm for the Forgiveness Prayer.

Sunday 7th June (Sunday of All Saints) - Orthros and Divine Liturgy at 8.45am-12pm

There will be refreshments at the church house after the Divine Liturgy, hosted by our Philoptohos.

04/06/2026

Join our Greek Language Lessons for adults starting in September.

03/06/2026

Tomorrow, we will be bringing together our Archontariki and Catecumen classes at the church house at 8pm, straight after Vespers. Father Charalambos will be leading the session on the topic of Holy Matrimony. All welcome.

"Where two or three gather in My name, there am I with them", Matthew 18:20

03/06/2026

Vacancy at our community's Greek School

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check prior to employment. The Greek School of Christ The Saviour is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Thank you.